Meatball Sub Casserole

Ingredients


    1⁄3 cup chopped green onion, to taste
    1⁄4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
    3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
    1 lb ground beef
    1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices
    8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    1⁄2 cup mayonnaise (not low-fat or lite)
    1 teaspoon italian seasoning
    1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
    2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
    1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
    1 cup water
    2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

    Preheat oven to 400.
    In a bowl, combine onions, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
    Add beef and mix well.
    shape into 1-inch balls; place on a rack.
    In a shallow baking pan, bake for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink. (Or cook in a skillet on medium heat.).
    Reduce oven temperature to 350.
    Meanwhile, arrange bread in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9x2" baking dish.
    (All of the bread might not be used.).
    Combine cream cheese, mayo, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over the bread.
    Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.
    Combine sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs.
    Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
    Bake, uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.

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